The Grottoes are far more than just a place for its Prophets to engage in friendly fellowship. The Grottoes have been active for decades – helping those in need through volunteer work and donations.

Cerebral Palsy
At its Supreme Council Annual Session in June 1949 held in Long Beach, California, the Supreme Council adopted as its national objective the cause of Cerebral Palsy and, as of this day, has supported the research for this dread disease.

In adopting the Cerebral Palsy Program, the Supreme Council, Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, has taken its place among organizations with worthwhile objectives, justifying their existence.

Dentistry for the Handicapped
Dental care for the handicapped children is the answer to a long standing medical need. By virtue of their handicaps many children cannot receive traditional dental service because they are unable to sit for long periods of time.

The new program by the Grottoes of The World to furnish direct and immediate dental service to Cerebral Palsied and handicapped children is recognized throughout the Realm as a much needed service to humanity.

This Dentistry for the Handicapped Program was adopted in 1970 by the Grottoes as its second humanitarian project. Helping the physically handicapped children in need of dental care is a great challenge the Grottoes of The World has accepted. Our membership has diligently labored to provide the necessary funds toward improvement in the oral health status of these special children. For reasons beyond their control they are too often excluded from the mainstream of dental care.

The Grottoes of The World offer this service to the handicapped…those afflicted with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and Mental Retardation. This service is rendered free of charge to any child who is 18 years of age or under, regardless of race, color or creed. The only prerequisite is that the child must be sponsored by a local Grotto.

The Grottoes of The World can and do render this service in any community where the dentist is capable of caring for the physically handicapped patient.